"In rich, indulgent version of mac and cheese ideal for a celebration dinner...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups medium sized shell pasta (uncooked)
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One pound seafood (either Shrimp, Lobster, Crab, Scallops)
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2½ cups whole milk
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3 tbsp butter
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2 tbsp flour
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¼ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp sea salt
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4 ounces smoked Gruyere cheese, grated (You can substitute Asiago, Parmesan or Romano.)
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1 tsp fresh chopped tarragon or dill
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2 tbsp Dijon mustard (preferably whole grain)
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4 ounces mozzarella
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4 ounces Monterey Jack, Emmental, Swiss or Jarlsberg Cheese, your preference.
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1 cup cracker or bread crumbs (I use Ritz cracker crumbs)
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½ cup ground almonds
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2 tbsp melted butter
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1 tsp chopped tarragon
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Pinch of cracked black pepper